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UPDATES FROM STS CONSULTING

To All of our STS Consulting Clients: As the rapidly changing situation around the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues to materializ...

Heather Ferrer

THE STS CLIENT PORTAL: BETTER FINANCIAL ORGANIZATION, FASTER FINANCIAL SERVICES

If you have STS for your administrator, click on the video below to learn how to access and navigate our free and easy-to-use Client Port...

Heather Ferrer

Security-Preparedness Webinar Series from FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security.

If you are looking for a way to fund increased security measures for your congregation, this series may provide a way....

Heather Ferrer

Client Portal Instructional Videos

STS Consulting is adding tutorial videos to help you navigate our Client Portal. You can access these videos on the Forms and Instruction...

Heather Ferrer

The Cheapest Way to Fly

Booking a trip in the wrong time frame or too close to departure can cost you a lot in fare and convenience. It's best to know

Heather Ferrer

ACTIVE SHOOTER RESPONSE TRAINING

If you do, or do not have a plan in place for such an occasion, please read below to learn vital information about why you need to evalua...

Heather Ferrer

Steve's Christmas Gift Ideas

If you wait for this time of year to do your shopping, you’re in luck. This time of year offers great opportunity with myriad online offe...

Heather Ferrer

Essential Steps for Hiring an Independent Contractor

If you are planning to hire an independent contractor for your business or organization, here are the basics of what you’ll need to legal...

Heather Ferrer

Assignment of Inventions Agreements – Basics for Employers and Employees

Understand the basics of what an Assignment of Inventions is, as well as why it may be something you want to consider implementing.

Heather Ferrer

Minister Expense Reimbursement - Is your plan IRS-compliant?

Before assuming that your reimbursement plan is 'fine' the way it is, STS Consulting would like you to consider what the IRS has deemed '...

Heather Ferrer

The Benefits of a Minister's Tax Status

When deciding how much to pay a minister, the comparison between a ministry salary and a secular salary is not equal and here's why: Ther...

Heather Ferrer

Do you have a 'safe' Youth and Family Ministry?

YOUTH & FAMILY MINISTRY SAFETY TRAINING The ACO (Alliance of Christian Organizations) has developed an online Safety Training Page for Yo...

Steve Smith

Why Is My Refund Smaller This Year?

Ministers (many employees really) are finding they owe unexpected money on their federal tax returns or their refunds are reduced, in lar...

Smithers

Welcome To The New Website

We are excited to announce a whole new look and feel to STS Consulting. Along with an updated design, we want to be able to communicate w...

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